Cherry Banana Pudding Smoothie
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This Cherry Banana Pudding Smoothie is a sweet and simple way to serve as your breakfast or dessert. Packed with tart cherries, fresh bananas, vanilla pudding mix and milk, this creamy and oh-so dreamy drink is packed with flavor and will satisfy your sweet tooth!
How about a smoothie to get this Thursday movin’?
I’m extra excited to share this Cherry Banana Pudding Smoothie with you because it’s the first recipe that I made in my new Vitamix blender!
Yep, I finally got on the Vitamix train and purchased this one from William Sonoma. It’s their latest (and newest) model, Ascent. And I’m in love! It has a touchscreen display, five program settings, and can do pretty much everything but cook the food. I won’t go on and on about my beautiful blender (and I’m not getting paid to promote it, I promise!), but I’ve been eyeing a Vitamix for a while and finally took the plunge!
My previous blender was only a few years old, but it took a little too long to make smoothies. And since I’ve been on a smoothie kick lately, my upgrade was definitely due.
Now, truth be told, I made this Cherry Banana Pudding Smoothie back in January. But, it turned out so well that I’ve been making it ever since! And my inspiration for this drink came from the back of a JELL-O pudding box…yep, it’s the kid inside me!
This Cherry Banana Pudding Smoothie is a sweet and simple way to serve as your breakfast or dessert. Packed with tart cherries, fresh bananas, vanilla pudding mix and milk, this creamy and oh-so dreamy drink is packed with flavor and will satisfy your sweet tooth!
Maybe a pudding smoothie sounds a bit strange, but trust me, it’s sooo good. And it’s different than regular smoothies, too. While it doesn’t pack the tang of Greek yogurt, it is loaded with two kinds of fruit, calcium, and a touch of sweetness from the vanilla pudding mix.
The cherries and bananas pair so well together, while the vanilla pudding gives it a kick of flavor and makes this smoothie thick and creamy.
If you’re a fan of sweeter smoothies, then this Cherry Banana Pudding Smoothie was made for you. Dessert for breakfast never tasted so good! Or, if you want to end your night with something that’s not over-indulgent, this drink fits the bill!
Looking for more smoothie recipes? I’ve got you covered!
- Strawberry Peach Smoothie
- Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Smoothie
- Banana Kiwi Green Smoothie Bowl
- Cherry Mango Smoothie
- Raspberry Lime Smoothie
Cherry Banana Pudding Smoothie
Ingredients
- 2½ cups cold milk, I used 2%, but any kind will do
- 1 package (3.4 ounce) vanilla pudding mix
- 2 cups frozen red tart cherries
- 2 bananas, roughly sliced
Instructions
- In the canister of a blender, combine the milk, vanilla pudding mix, cherries, and bananas. Blend until reaches desired consistency.
- Pour into four glasses and serve immediately.
Congrats on the new Vitamix! love this smoothie! you’ve got to try green smoothies next!
I’ve made green smoothies before, they’re a favorite of mine, too! Thanks, Alice!
Woo hoo! Congratulations on getting your new blender! Always exciting to get a new piece for the kitchen, isn’t it? I recently got a new blender too…mine was sooooo old. Looking forward to seeing what other delicious recipes you bring our way 😉 This smoothie sounds so good! Like a dessert in drinkable form and cute how you used the pudding mix- definitely the kid in you! Pinned, of course! Hope you’re having an awesome week, my friend!
Thanks, Dawn! I love your thinking…dessert in drinkable form is so fun! 🙂 Hope you have a great weekend, too!
Gayle, this smoothie looks and sounds fabulous! I love the combo of cherry and bananas. Plus, it’s obviously the perfect smoothie to put your brand new Vitamix to use! I love that you often create so many recipes for the kid in you! What could be more fun? 🙂 Pinned! Hope you have a great weekend, my friend. 🙂
Thanks for the sweet comment and pin, Demeter!
We’re traveling this week and I’ve been having smoothies in one form or another every morning and I can’t get enough! Can’t wait to try this beauty when I get home!!
Thanks, Annie! Hope you’re having fun on your trip!
I love my Vitamix…it purees soups and makes smoothies better than anything! Congratulations on your new fun toy! I’ve loved pudding ever since I was a kid, so I would be head over heels for a pudding smoothie. I love this idea, and the cherry banana combo sounds delicious!
Thanks, Marcie! I haven’t pureed soups yet…that’s next on my list! 🙂
Love smoothies for breakfast! Need to try this one, sounds delicious! Congrats on your new blender Gayle, looks awesome!
Thanks, Mira!
My kids would LOVE the addition of vanilla pudding mix — such a fun addition to this smoothie and I can imagine it works just as well as dessert! I am so anxiously awaiting fresh summer cherries!
Thanks, Ashley! I can’t wait for fresh cherries, either!
Yay for your new blender, Gayle! I have the same Vitamix and it is totally the best! Love this fun smoothie! The vanilla pudding, cherry and banana sound like the ultimate combo!
Thanks, Kelly! Isn’t vitamix the best? 🙂
Pudding mix in a smoothie? Why have I not tried this yet?! SOUNDS AMAZING! Love the flavor combo, too!
Thanks, Blair!
I need to invest in a Vitamix, huh? Truth be told, I’ve had my eye on one for a while, but I’m cheap. However, hearing you talk about how quickly it blends makes me REALLY want to buy one immediately. I see an Amazon order in my future 😉 Anyways, loving this smoothie, Gayle! I would have NEVER thought to put pudding in a smoothie, but the idea is absolutely GENIUS! I bet it makes the smoothie so creamy-dreamy!! And I’m loving the cherry banana combination! Pinned of course! Cheers, friend! I hope you have a beautiful weekend! <3
I think you would LOVE a vitamix, Cheynanne! Worth the money in my opinion! 🙂 Thanks for the kind words, friend!
Isn’t the Vitamin the BEST? I love mine with a passion, for everything from soup to salad dressing – and now this delectable smoothie! Have fun with it, Gayle! 🙂
Thank you!